Beer steins — lidded mugs with handles, used for drinking beer — date back to 14th-century Germany. They were originally created for beer drinkers who didn't want flies and other pests to dive into ...

Think that old beer stein on your shelf is just a quirky relic? Think again. Some of these collectible steins aren’t just conversation starters but serious cash cows. From sterling silver showpieces ...

Q We have a beautiful 10 ½-inch-tall Mettlach etched beer stein that goes back in our family at least four generations. It came through my great-grandmother’s estate in 1952. Her daughter (my ...

Beer steins range in age from those that are very old to those very new. Old steins from more than a century ago are scarce, but there are plenty from a half-century ago or even less that may be ...

Beer steins have long been popular. Today’s stein is a beer container with a hinged lid and a handle. The lid was the result of health regulations. The bubonic plague of the 1300s, which killed more ...

It’s been a hard day and you’ve decided to kick back and enjoy a nice, cold beer. But don’t toss that empty bottle or can, it might be a collectible! Folks love their beer, and everything about beer.

Collectors cheer for beer memorabilia. These include anything that is a logo, a trademark or advertisement or is marked with a brewery`s name. One can realize the scope of such items at specialized ...

While major sporting events such as baseball’s World Series serve up all the beer advertising one could imagine, some folks still can’t get enough of the hype. There’s a collecting cult of “breweriana ...

Question: I own a beautiful, 11-inch high stein. Its lid is decorated with a stone that was part of the Berlin Wall. Information on its bottom indicates it is item #3609 of a limited edition of 5,000 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Due to the popularity of the 2025 Christkindl Markt in downtown Grand Rapids, the event’s collectible mugs and beer steins are completely sold out. The Christkindl Markt team took ...